{"product_id":"technique-9-8-complete-outfit-rod-lock-reel-three-lines","title":"Technique 9' #8 Complete Outfit - Rod, Lock Reel \u0026 Three Lines","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:720px;margin:0 auto;font-family:-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,'Segoe UI',Roboto,sans-serif;color:#1f2a24;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:19px;line-height:1.5;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eOne rod. One reel. Every depth covered. Nothing to figure out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.65;color:#3d4a42;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003eMost anglers buy a rod, then guess at a reel, then buy lines separately and hope they match. This outfit removes the guesswork: the Technique 9' #8 rod, paired with the correctly-sized Lock 6\/8 reel, and all three Lock lines — floating, intermediate, and fast sinking — at the #8 weight the rod is rated for. Every part of this kit is built to work with every other part, out of the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#274a43;color:#f4f1ea;border-radius:10px;padding:20px 24px;margin-bottom:28px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:11px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.6px;color:#9ab8ae;margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eWhy this outfit is different\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.6;margin:0;\"\u003eMost rod-and-reel combos leave you to sort lines yourself, often in a weight that doesn't quite fit. This is the complete Technique 9' #8 system — rod, reel, and three lines, all matched to the same #8 rating, so every piece works with every other piece from the first cast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;margin-bottom:32px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;min-width:150px;border:1px solid #e4ded0;border-radius:8px;padding:16px;background:#faf8f3;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:600;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eTechnique Rod\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;color:#5c6b62;\"\u003e9' #8, fast action with tippet protection\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;min-width:150px;border:1px solid #e4ded0;border-radius:8px;padding:16px;background:#faf8f3;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:600;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eLock Reel\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;color:#5c6b62;\"\u003e6\/8 size, correctly rated for an 8wt rod\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;min-width:150px;border:1px solid #e4ded0;border-radius:8px;padding:16px;background:#faf8f3;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:600;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eThree #8 Lines\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;color:#5c6b62;\"\u003eFloating, intermediate, and fast sinking\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:13px;margin-bottom:32px;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f1ea;\"\u003e\n    \u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:2px solid #e4ded0;\"\u003eItem\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:2px solid #e4ded0;\"\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e4ded0;\"\u003eTechnique Fly Rod\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e4ded0;\"\u003e9', #8 weight, fast action, carbon blank\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e4ded0;\"\u003eLock Fly Reel\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e4ded0;\"\u003e6\/8 size, no additional spools included\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e4ded0;\"\u003eStillwater Pro (floating)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e4ded0;\"\u003e#8 weight, pre-loaded on a free Lock spool\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e4ded0;\"\u003eSlow Sinking (intermediate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e4ded0;\"\u003e2ips, #8 weight, pre-loaded on a free Lock spool\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;\"\u003eFast Sinking\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px;\"\u003e7ips, #8 weight, pre-loaded on a free Lock spool\u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;color:#5c6b62;margin:0 0 40px;\"\u003eEverything in this outfit is fixed at the correct rating for the rod — no configuration needed, no risk of a mismatched line weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"border:none;border-top:1px solid #e4ded0;margin:0 0 32px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eReading the water, line by line\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:14px;margin-bottom:32px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:14px;align-items:flex-start;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"flex-shrink:0;width:28px;height:28px;border-radius:50%;background:#3c6e64;color:#fff;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;\"\u003e1\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFish rising or feeding high?\u003c\/strong\u003e Start on the floating line — dries, buzzers, and general stillwater work.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:14px;align-items:flex-start;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"flex-shrink:0;width:28px;height:28px;border-radius:50%;background:#3c6e64;color:#fff;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;\"\u003e2\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNothing showing on top?\u003c\/strong\u003e Swap to the intermediate. Its 2ips sink rate holds a level plane just under the surface.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;gap:14px;align-items:flex-start;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"flex-shrink:0;width:28px;height:28px;border-radius:50%;background:#3c6e64;color:#fff;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;\"\u003e3\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFish sitting deep or the water's cold?\u003c\/strong\u003e Go to the fast sinking line — 7ips gets you down quickly with a steady, predictable drop.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eQuestions before you buy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-top:1px solid #e4ded0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e4ded0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:600;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eWhy is everything fixed at #8 with no size options?\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14px;color:#3d4a42;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eThis outfit is built for one specific rod — the Technique 9' #8. Every component is matched to that exact rating, so there's no risk of buying a mismatched reel or line by mistake.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e4ded0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:600;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eCan I add more spools later?\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14px;color:#3d4a42;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eYes — this kit ships with no extra spools since it already includes three lines on their own Lock spools. Add more from the Lock range any time.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:600;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003eHow fast can I change lines on the water?\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14px;color:#3d4a42;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eEach line is on its own pre-loaded Lock spool with backing attached — pop the old spool out, click the new one in. No re-spooling, no knots.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sunray Fly Fish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44259490791489,"sku":null,"price":649.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1622\/9943\/files\/sunray-fly-fish_1b4497c2-30e0-43e1-9f29-ff624856a2cb.webp?v=1785069816","url":"https:\/\/sunrayflyfish.com\/products\/technique-9-8-complete-outfit-rod-lock-reel-three-lines","provider":"Sunray Fly Fish","version":"1.0","type":"link"}